CryptoExpert 2004 Lite 6.05
Freeware
120 x 95 screengrab Creates encrypted virtual disks and these disks are visible as usual disks with drive letters (for example, G:, H:, Z:, i.e. with any drive letter that is not used by other system devices). The data stored on a CryptoExpert disk is stored in the container file.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

WinPatrol 9.0.0.2
Freeware
120 x 95 screengrab Will sniff out worms, adware, keyloggers, spyware, cookies, and Trojan horses. This program puts you back in control of your computer with no need for constant updates. WinPatrol's goal is to help you better understand what programs are running on your computer and to alert you to any new programs added without your permission.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

PhotoFiltre 6.1
Free for personal use only
120 x 95 screengrab Image editing and effects package, that will not only amaze you with features but also the fact that it is free. It comes with many features that rival some commercial packages, as well as additional add-on that can be downloaded from the web site.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

CCleaner 1.17.094
Freeware
120 x 95 screengrabSystem optimisation tool. It removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing it to run faster and more efficiently, and giving you more hard-disk space. The application cleans traces left by Windows, Internet Explorer, and third-party applications.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

ICQ 5.03
Freeware
120 x 95 screengrabMessage people, exchange files, send SMS messages, do voice chat, and meet people. It also includes multilingual support, the ability to save your chat histories, and a typing indicator that shows when a contact is typing you a message. Send personalised greeting cards and apply custom icons to your buddies. Compatibility with games, IM forwarding, and Google search.

Requires: Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP

Google Desktop Search
Freeware
120 x 95 screengrab Desktop search application that provides full text search over your email, computer files, chats and web pages you've viewed. Puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from having to manually organise your files, emails and bookmarks.

Requires: Windows 2000 SP3+ or Windows XP